Expat Clubs & Societies

Expat Clubs & Societies in Oman

I am putting together a list of social groups & clubs in Oman with a majority of expat members. Most organizations are based in Muscat, but all are welcome. Many of the groups regularly hold meetings and have planned activities throughout the year.

List 1 - Societies & Groups

American Women's Group Oman

'American Hospitality - Multicultural Membership'

http://awgoman.com/

Anglo-Omani Society
http://www.angloomanisociety.com/

ANZO Australians and New Zealanders in Oman
'Australians and New Zealanders are friendly creatures who enjoy social activities.'
http://www.anzoman.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/ANZO-Australians-New-Zealanders-in-Oman/114325918578453

Caledonian Society of Oman
'Failte Oirbh!' bringing together everyone who loves any aspect of the bonnie land. '
http://www.caledoniansocietyofoman.com/

Crafty in Oman
'If you consider yourself crafty and located in Muscat, Oman please do join'
https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftmomsoman/

Environmental Society of Oman
'Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in conserving the environment and ensuring that Oman's natural heritage remains intact'
http://www.eso.org.om/

Indian Social Club Goan Wing
'Goans have been in Oman since the early 1970’s'
http://www.goansinoman.com/home

Internations
Online Expat Community that plans activities and monthly get-togethers at local hot-spots.
http://www.internations.org/oman-expats

Muscat Quilt Guild
http://muscatquilters.blogspot.com/

Muscat Mums
'Muscat Mums is a voluntary, non-profit, social and support group for expecting mothers and parents of pre-school children.'
http://www.muscatmums.com/index.html

Muscat Singers
'The Muscat Singers began life in 1974 with a handful of music-loving expatriates.'
http://www.muscatsingers.org/

Nederlanders in Oman
'We are an association for and by Dutch and Dutch-speakers living in Oman.'
http://www.nederlandersinoman.com/

Oman Irish Society
'Keeping it Green in the Land of Sand'
http://www.omanirishsociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oman-Irish-Society/396065597131585

SAGO South African Group Oman
'A non-profit social organisation for South Africans & friends. We organise social and gathering events'
http://sagoman.net

Women's Guild Oman
'Now with a membership of over 2,000...'
http://www.womensguildoman.com/

List 2 - Clubs & Associations

Business & Professional

Omani British Lawyers Association
'To develop and strengthen legal, business and cultural links between lawyers in the UK and Oman'
http://www.omanbritishla.com

The German-Omani Association
'The German-Omani Association is a fertile ground for mutual activities..'
http://www.deutschoman.de/

Oman Society for Engineers
http://www.ose.org.om/

Muscat American Business Council
'..formed to foster the development of commercial activity between the US & Oman' 
http://www.mabcoman.org/

Stichting Netherlands Oman Foundation (SNOF).
'Look around to learn more about how to do business in Oman or the Netherlands.'
http://www.netherlandsomanfoundation.org/

Sultan's Armed Force Association
http://www.oman.org.uk/SAFpage.htm

Sports & Recreation

Bike Oman
'Tales & Lies from rides - Mountain biking in Oman'
http://www.bikeoman.com/

Capital Area Yacht Centre
'The Capital Area Yacht Centre offers Members, their families and guests the use of a beautiful beach and a Club House with a restaurant and refreshment facilities.'
http://www.caycoman.com/

Latin Dance Muscat
Latin Dance Muscat (LDM) is a fun and exciting social group of people who come together through our common passion for Latin dancing. We conduct weekly group classes in Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, La Rueda and Cha -Cha. https://www.facebook.com/groups/LatinDanceMCT/ 

Muscat Divers
http://www.bsacoman.com/

Muscat Mixed Martial Arts Club
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Muscat-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Club/122607417770543

Muscat Mountain Bikers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MuscatMountainBikers/

Muscat Road Runners
'Muscat Road Runners is a multi national group which get together several time a week to run'
http://www.muscatroadrunners.com/

Muscat Rugby Football Club
'the home of rugby in Oman..'
http://muscatrugby.net/

PDO Club Ras Al Hamra
http://www.pdorc.com/

Ride Oman

'Motorbiking in Oman'

http://www.rideoman.com/

Golf

Almouj Golf
http://www.almoujgolf.com/

Ghala Valley Golf Club
http://www.ghalavalley.com/

Muscat Hills Golf & Country Club
https://www.muscathillsgolf.com/

List 3 - 'Society Balls' & Other Events Oman

January/February
Dutch Night 'Party' (Nederlanders in Oman)

March/April
St. Patrick's Day Ball (Irish Society)
SAGO Ball (South African Group Oman)
Thin Red Line Ball (British Army)
Canadian Stampede (PDO Club)
British Academy Ball

May/June
ANZO Ball (Australians and New Zealanders in Oman)
Annual Golf 'Ball' (Zubair & Golf World)
May Queen Ball (Indian Social Club Goan Wing)
MRFC Rugby Oval Ball (Muscat Rugby Football Club)

November /December
The St. Andrews Ball (Caledonian Society) 
US Marine Ball
Crystal  Ball (Women's Guild)
National Day Fireworks (PDO Club)
British School Muscat Ball